Author Archives: Lynda Yao

About Lynda Yao

Lynda Yao TALint (Toronto Academic Libraries Intern) OISE Library | Masters of Information Candidate, 2018 | University of Toronto

Featured Activity Kit: The War of 1812 Timeline

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Lynda Yao

The War of 1812 Timeline Activity Kit is perfect for teachers and educators who are teaching on topics regarding Canadian history. It uses a variety of visualization tools to help learners memorize dates, figures, and important events from the War … Continue reading →

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New Titles: Professional and Higher Education

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Lynda Yao

Check out some of the new books that have arrived at the OISE Library–these selected titles explore topics in the field of professional and higher education. The academic gateway: Understanding the journey to tenure, edited by Timonthy M. Sibbald and … Continue reading →

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OISE Lobby Display: Environmental & Sustainability Education

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Lynda Yao

In celebration of OISE’s Annual Eco-Fair on January 27, 2018, the OISE Library is highlighting its books and resources on environmental and sustainability education for the month of January. The display features a variety of materials from the library’s stacks, children’s … Continue reading →

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OISE Lobby Display: Arts Education

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Lynda Yao

Arts education in the schooling curriculum is essential for the emotional and intellectual development of students. The Arts education program in Ontario schools consists of visual arts, drama/theatre, music, and dance. These four strands of the arts program engage the … Continue reading →

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Toronto Public Library Museum + Art Pass

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Lynda Yao

University of Toronto students aged 18 and older are eligible for a Museum + Art Pass (MAP), which can be picked up at the OISE Library Service Desk while quantities last. What is a MAP Pass? The MAP Student Pass booklet … Continue reading →

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